Description

Bronze sword with penannular guard, typical of Alamite culture in northern part of Iran, below the Caspian sea. Concerning the global shape, this weapon looks like older riveted swords from early bronze age, with a major difference that the hilt and the blade on our later specimen has been yielded. This can be shown since the adjustment isn’t totally adjusted as it can be done when using lost wax technique on the global sword (and not on each single part). Thus this sword dates back on the late bronze age era between 1000 and 1200 B.C.

As discussed earlier, the hilt and guard are shaped in a single gutted piece. Indeed, since the pommel is lost (was attached by rivets) we can see the hole and the internal structure of the hilt. The blade has a diamond profile and a width that gradually shrink until the tip (53 mm at the guard and 37 mm at mid blade level). There is also two central blood grooves that enable the sword to be stronger and to get a better blood flow when thrusting an opponent. The edge of this blade were sharpened and shows minor shocks, mainly on its lower part. It is straight and well balanced because of the gutted hilt.

This kind of weapon was owned by high dignitaries.

It is sold with a custom stand that can be seen on the last picture.

The patina is really delightful with remaining sandy earth deposits.

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